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Skin Cancer (Non-Melanoma) Learning Center

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Non-melanoma skin cancer is a malignant growth of the external surface or epithelial layer of the skin.Skin cancer is the growth of abnormal cells capable of invading and destroying other associated skin cells. Skin can...

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Symptoms
Cumulative sun exposure is considered a significant risk factor for non-melanoma skin cancer. There is evidence sugge...
Causes
Cumulative sun exposure is considered a significant risk factor for non-melanoma skin cancer. There is evidence sugge...
Tests
To diagnose skin cancer, doctors must carefully examine the lesion and ask the patient about how long it has been the...
Treatments
A variety of treatment options are available for those diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer. Some carcinomas can b...
Alternative Therapies
Alternative medicine aims to prevent, rather than treat, skin cancer. Vitamins have been shown to prevent sunburn and...
Complications
Both squamous and basal cell carcinoma are curable with appropriate treatment. Early detection remains critical for ...
Prevention
Avoiding exposure to the sun reduces the incidence of non-melanoma skin cancer. Sunscreen with a sun-protective facto...

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